Wow,you have a story! I don't have any type of cancer but I am just learning more about this colorectal cancer on behalf of my mom (as I am going to the bathroom) So thank you for sharing your brave story with us. I one class away from getting into my ultra sound program. I shadowed at the hospital last February and saw 10 patients with all types of cancers. I find it neat to learn more about this and working with the Radiologists, you get to help diagnose.

Anyhow, I will def. k.i.t with you and best wishes to you. My 1st colonoscopy is in July 2017, scared but early diagnosis is best!

I am so sorry. I am relatively new here but read every post and was so impressed by the people on here who take the time almost daily to respond to posts. You guys are heroes to me. You are among them and I am so so sad to read this. His bike riding inspired me and I just am speechless. I didn't know things could turn so quickly when one is feeling good. So heartbroken for you and his family and friends. Sigh.... this disease...

I'm actually feeling quite picked on , for 48 years everything I thought was serious turned out to be nothing. In the last twenty years everything I think is nothing has had a go at killing me and I am really really over it killing my friends. Stay well CR Ron.

Just getting into my current follow up protocols now that I am officially outta' da' big house cancer centre

I am not scheduled for any CTs ( I always had Chest-Abdomen-Pelvis numerous times as Stage IV ) because I am back with my family doctor and there are no specific protocols for someone in my position.

Summary of the plan we have concocted :

chest and abdominal xrays ( multiple views ) and abdominal / liver ultrasound, all this fall continued general blood tests including CEA ( not a marker for me ) CA19-9, LDH, liver enzymesprobably on a 6 month basis with HgbA1c every three months ( I'm on a statin which keeps me borderline in the high FBS zone )...and whatever she thinks needs checking OR I ask her for... !

I have a VERY good doctor who is always supportive of my plans to be aggressive in follow up !!!!

more updates as they happen

Cheers allCR

Caregiver x 3Stage IV A rectal cancer/lung met11 Year survivormy life is an ongoing totally randomized UNcontrolled experiment with N=1 !Review of my Journey so far